Independent Reading (This is week #21)
Focus this week:
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Good readers make meaningful connections to what they've read.
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Good reading habits:
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* I record and remember words from the text that are meaningful to me.
* I record my book choices in "My Reading List". * Read, read, read! We will be doing Reading MAP testing on Thursday and Friday. |
Work Time:
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* Read for 20 Minutes
* Reading Conferences
* Find and record (on a sticky note) meaningful quotes.  |
Class Code: M2LBC
Unit 4: The Power of Argument
Essential Questions:
| How do words evoke emotion? How do words convey ideas and understanding? |
Standard:
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I will know I’m successful when...
| I can use meaningful quotes from my book to make an emotional or logical connection to the book. |
Mini-Lesson:
(What Mrs. Brownell is going to teach us) | * New seating chart * Icebreaker Activity: 2015 New Year Writing (Complete and share with new table group.)  |
Work Time:
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Today, we will use a quick write to get started with argument writing.
Inside your Writing Portfolio folder, create a new DOCUMENT titled:
"Overgrown Ferris Wheel"
Prompt: Make an argument about what is going on in this picture. What is the problem here?Who's to blame for this?
Directions: Think about what makes for a strong argument. Then, write non-stop for 10 minutes.
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Debrief:
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Turn in a sticky note with at least one quote from your book. (Make sure that your heading is on the back.)
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Homework:
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Reading at least 30 Minutes for your "40 Book Challenge" (Even on Saturday and Sunday!)
Update your reading list (It's in Google Classroom)
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Click here for a Late Assignment Turn In Sheet for any late or resubmitted work.
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